Chico man injured in Friday crash identified, in fair condition

A man seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Friday has been upgraded to fair condition, according to Enloe Medical Center.

Tyler Ceccato was in critical condition after a crash at about 3:30 p.m. on West Sacramento Avenue and Gateway Lane.

Ceccato was traveling westbound on West Sacramento when a sport utility vehicle turned in front of him, according to the Chico Police Department. The driver of the SUV was eastbound attempting to make a left onto Gateway Lane.

The Chico Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team was called in for the crash because of Ceccato's serious injuries. West Sacramento Avenue was closed for about 4 hours while the team looked into the accident.

The driver of the SUV did not have any serious injuries and alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the accident.

A friend of Ceccato's stated through social media that the 18-year-old was responding to touch and voices with increased heart rate and movements, which was a good sign.

Anyone who may have seen the accident or who has any information regarding the wreck is asked to call the Police Department at 897-4900.